1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 2007 Honda S2000
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 208 | 2007 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 208 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
